FORD BRONCO (2025) recall — Suspension
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles due to a front upper control arm ball joint nut that may be missing or improperly tightened, risking loss of steering control. Owners must stop driving until repaired free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling some 2025 Bronco vehicles because a front suspension part could detach, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Owners must stop driving until a free repair is completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341945-ford-2025-bronco-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341945-ford-2025-bronco-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V260000
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“Ford 2025 Bronco Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341945-ford-2025-bronco-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #25V260000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V260000).
Why it’s dangerous
A detached front upper control arm can cause loss of steering control, making it harder to avoid collisions. This happens when the ball joint nut is missing or not tightened properly, allowing the control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles with a front upper control arm ball joint nut that may be missing or improperly tightened are most at risk. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. starting in 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Ford Bronco has a front upper control arm ball joint nut that is missing or not tightened properly. The recall applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. starting in 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Driving Until Repaired
Do not drive your vehicle until Ford completes a free repair to fix the front upper control arm ball joint nut.
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule repairs.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, causing the control arm to detach and risking loss of steering control.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2025 Ford Bronco has a front upper control arm ball joint nut that is missing or not tightened properly. The recall applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. starting in 2025.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Stop driving until Ford completes a free repair. Contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the fix.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V260000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V260000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V260000 (April 18, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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